2021 FORD F-150 service interval

Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Change the engine coolant. 5
At 200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Only for vehicles with pickup bed power outlet.
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 Four-wheel drive vehicles only.
5 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - DIESEL
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the oil change
required message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
, for example, the oil
change reminder was reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)
. Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-Top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or six months,
600 engine hours
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Off-Road Operation
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)
or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See
Resetting the
Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 511). Using Biodiesel, Up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
300 engine hours
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drive
vehicles, fluid changes or level checks are
not required unless a leak is suspected, or
the assembly has been submerged in
water. Contact an authorized dealer for
service. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
For vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an oil
that meets our specification or has an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil, the normal oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
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Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If exclusively ran on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval Driver Training/EVOC
Replace engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the extreme usage
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, and service as
required.
Inspect engine oil level.
Inspect vehicle every day
prior to starting training
Set tire pressure. Refer to driver door placard for cold tire
pressure information.
Inspect tire quality for wear.
Set wheel lug nut torque. The cold wheel lug nut torque
is 150 lb.ft (204 Nm). If wheels are torqued while they are
hot (after 15 minutes of EVOC driving), torque may be
checked to hot wheel lug nut torque of
70 lb.ft (95 Nm).
Proper functioning of safety devices (seat belts, no air bag
lights, etc.)
Front differential/axle fluid. Check front hub / bearing bolt
torque to 130 lb.ft (175 Nm).
25 hours of training use
Rear differential/axle fluid.
100 hours of training use
Change transmission and transfer case fluids.
Annually
Note: Follow base owner guide direction
for 1,000-mile vehicle break-in prior to using
vehicle for training purposes.
Note: Incorporate vehicle cool-down after
hard driving.
Note: Perform Training / EVOC service
according to the extreme usage scheduled
maintenance chart.
Note: Use police responder part numbers
for replacement parts. Engine Idle Hour Meter
Your vehicle may have an idle meter to
indicate how much time the vehicle has
been sitting in park (P) or neutral (N). The
meter is incorporated with the vehicle
odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset
button once displays the trip odometer
(miles [kilometers] following by a "T" for
trip odometer); depressing the
odometer-reset button a second time
displays the idle meter (hours following by
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an "H" for hours). The idle meter only
accumulates time while the vehicle is in
park (P) or neutral (N). Displayed time is
cumulative for the vehicle and cannot be
reset to zero. Police vehicles often
experience long periods of idling, during
which engine oil continues to break down
but distance is not accumulated on the
odometer. Engine Idle Hours have been
incorporated into the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
In four-wheel drive vehicles, axle(s) and
transfer case fluid changes or level checks
are not required unless a leak is suspected
or the assembly has been submerged in
water. Contact an authorized dealer for
service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company urges you
to have all recommended maintenance
services performed at the specified
intervals and to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an oil
that meets our specification or has an
American Petroleum Institute certified for
gasoline engines (certification mark) oil,
the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi
(4,800 km). Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - RAPTOR
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the oil change
required message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
, for example, the oil
change reminder was reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)
. Perform the
engine air filter replacement.
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Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Examples of
frequent conditions that would qualify are: •
Example 1: Continuous deep sand or
dune driving for more than 25 minutes
in a 4-wheel drive state using more
than 50% throttle at elevated ambient
temperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
• Example 2: Continuous off-road high
speed (above
55 mph (88.5 km/h) or
consistently using more than 50%
throttle) desert running operation for
more than 60 minutes in a 4-wheel
drive state at elevated ambient
temperatures (above
90°F (32°C).
• Example 3: Continuous on-road high
speed driving (
90 mph (145 km/h) or
more) for more than 30 minutes in a
4-wheel drive state at elevated
ambient temperatures (above
90°F
(32°C). Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and the U-joints.
Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and the measure
the tread depth.
Change the Front Axle Fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or two years Change the Transfer Case Fluid.
1 Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See
Resetting
the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 511).
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Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
In four-wheel drive vehicle's axle(s) and
transfer case, fluid changes or level checks
are not required unless a leak is suspected
or the assembly has been submerged in
water. Contact an authorized dealer for
service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company urges you
to have all recommended maintenance
services performed at the specified
intervals and to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an oil
that meets our specification or has an
American Petroleum Institute certified for
gasoline engines (certification mark) oil,
the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi
(4,800 km).
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
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